Automated Machine Operator

Ecolab•Garland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking an Automated Machine Operator to work at its Garland, Texas plant. The role operates machinery and production or filling equipment to meet production goals, supports line setup and changeovers, and follows standard procedures to maintain safety, quality, and productivity. The operator performs equipment maintenance activities, quality checks, and accurate recordkeeping, and participates in continuous-improvement work. The position works B shift, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and pays $26.02 per hour, with a shift differential starting at $0.50 per hour depending on an unspecified factor. This hands-on manufacturing role supports Ecolab products and its mission to promote clean water, safe food, and healthy environments. The operator works with production equipment and tablets, and must be able to read and interpret instructions and manuals in English. The job requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment using fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses.
At least 1 year of experience working with automated processes in a manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); tablets are used in this role.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and manuals in English.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience packaging liquids such as paint, food products, pharmaceuticals, or similar products.
Hazardous Materials or DOT training.
Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Ability to understand and track safety, quality, and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages.
Mechanical aptitude.
Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) and Continuous Improvement Systems.
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and processing or filling equipment to meet production goals.
Set up production lines correctly and perform core Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities.
Operate fillers, sleeve labelers, cappers, tape machines, bar coders, ink jet printers, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses.
Review filling and packaging instructions and ensure that the correct materials and PPE are available.
Perform quality checks, including taking samples and monitoring fill weights.
Accurately document quality and productivity data in paper or electronic systems.
Assist with line changeovers and wash water collection.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Participate in Kaizens, 5S, and special projects to drive continuous improvement.
Identify and help eliminate sources of waste in systems and processes.